Kohl's named an Energy Star Partner of the Year

MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis. Kohl’s Department Stores has been named 2010 Energy Star Partner of the Year for Energy Management by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).

According to EPA, the 2010 Partner of the Year awards recognize efforts to use energy efficiently in facility operations and to integrate superior energy management into overall organizational strategy. Award winners are selected from more than 17,000 organizations that participate in the Energy Star program. Kohl’s will receive the award at a March 18 ceremony in Washington, D.C.

“Kohl’s recognition as an Energy Star Partner of the Year reflects that business can be successful while being responsible stewards of the environment,” said Ken Bonning, Kohl’s EVP store planning and logistics. “Kohl’s has been a proud member of Energy Star for more than a decade, and we’re honored to receive this award. This collaboration plays a significant role toward achieving our short-term goal of being carbon neutral by the end of year and ongoing goal of reducing our environmental footprint.”